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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes 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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