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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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