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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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