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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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