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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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