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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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