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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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