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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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