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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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