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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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