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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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