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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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