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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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