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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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