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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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