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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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