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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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