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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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