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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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