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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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