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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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