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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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