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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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