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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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