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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts 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 resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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