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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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