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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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