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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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