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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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