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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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