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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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