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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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