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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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