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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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