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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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