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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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