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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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