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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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