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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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