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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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