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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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