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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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