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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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