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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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