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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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