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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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