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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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