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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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