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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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