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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about 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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