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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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