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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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