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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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