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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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