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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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