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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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