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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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