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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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