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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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