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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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