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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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