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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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