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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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