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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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