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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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