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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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