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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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