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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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