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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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