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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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