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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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