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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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