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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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