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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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