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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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