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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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