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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book 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 deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)