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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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