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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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