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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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