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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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