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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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