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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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