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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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