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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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