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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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