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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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