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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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