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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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