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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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