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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews 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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