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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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