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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers 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? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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