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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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