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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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