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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses 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 MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses 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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