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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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