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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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