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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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