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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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