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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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