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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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