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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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