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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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