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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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