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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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