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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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