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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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