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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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