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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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