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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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