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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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