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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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