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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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