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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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