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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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