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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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