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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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