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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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