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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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