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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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