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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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