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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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