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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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