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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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