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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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