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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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