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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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