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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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