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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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