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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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