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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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