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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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