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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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