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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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