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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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