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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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