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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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