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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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