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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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