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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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