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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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