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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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