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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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