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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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