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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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