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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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