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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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