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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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