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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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