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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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