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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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