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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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