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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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