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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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