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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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