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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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