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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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