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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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