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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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