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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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