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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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