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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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