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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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