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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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