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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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