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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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