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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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