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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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