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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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