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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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