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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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