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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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