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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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