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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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