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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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