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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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