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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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