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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important 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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