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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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