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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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