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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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