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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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