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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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