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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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