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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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