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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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