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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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