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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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