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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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