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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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