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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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