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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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