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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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