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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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