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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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