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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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