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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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