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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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