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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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