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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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