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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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