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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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