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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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