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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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