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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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