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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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