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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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