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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring 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 stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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