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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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