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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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