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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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