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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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