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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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