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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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