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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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