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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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