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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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