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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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