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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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