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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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