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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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