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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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