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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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