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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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