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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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