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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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