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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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