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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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