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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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