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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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