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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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