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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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