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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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