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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part 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 massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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