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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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