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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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