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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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