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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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