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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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