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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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