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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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