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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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