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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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