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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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