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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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