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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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