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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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