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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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