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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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