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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free 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. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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