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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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