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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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