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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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