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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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