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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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