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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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