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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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