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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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