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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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