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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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