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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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