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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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