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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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