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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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