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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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