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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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