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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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