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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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