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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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