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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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