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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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