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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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