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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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