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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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