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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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