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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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