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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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