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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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