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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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