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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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