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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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