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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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