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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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