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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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