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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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