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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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