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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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