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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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