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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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