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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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