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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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