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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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