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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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