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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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