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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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