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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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