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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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