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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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