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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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