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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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