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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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