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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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