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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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