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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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