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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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