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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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