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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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