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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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