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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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