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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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