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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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