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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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