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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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