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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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