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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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