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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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