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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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