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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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