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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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