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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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