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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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