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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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