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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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