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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the 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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