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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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