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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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