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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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