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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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