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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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