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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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