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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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