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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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