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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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