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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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