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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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