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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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