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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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