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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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