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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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