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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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