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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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