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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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