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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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