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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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