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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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