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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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