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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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