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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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