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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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