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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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