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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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