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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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