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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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