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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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