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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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