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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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