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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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