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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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