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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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