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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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