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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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