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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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