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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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