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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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