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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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