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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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