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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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