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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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