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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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