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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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