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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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