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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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