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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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