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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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