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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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