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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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