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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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