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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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