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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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