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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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