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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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