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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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