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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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