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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses 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 MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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