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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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