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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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