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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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