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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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