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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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