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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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