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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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