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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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