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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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