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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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