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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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