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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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