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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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