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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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