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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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