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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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