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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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