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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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