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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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