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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major 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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