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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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