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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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