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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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