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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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