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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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