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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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