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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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