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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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