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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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