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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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