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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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