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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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