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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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