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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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