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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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