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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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