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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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