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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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