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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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