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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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