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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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