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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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