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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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