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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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