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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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