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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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