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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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