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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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