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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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