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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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