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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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