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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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