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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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