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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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