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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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