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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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