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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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