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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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