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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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