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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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