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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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