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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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