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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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