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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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