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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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