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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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