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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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