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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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