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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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