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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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