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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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