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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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