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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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