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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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