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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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