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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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