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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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