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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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