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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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