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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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