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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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