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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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