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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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