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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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