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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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