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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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