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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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