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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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