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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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