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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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