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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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