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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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