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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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