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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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