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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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