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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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