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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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