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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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