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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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