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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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