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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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