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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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