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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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