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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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