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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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