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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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