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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses 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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