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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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