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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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