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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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