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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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