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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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