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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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