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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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