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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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