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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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