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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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