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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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