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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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