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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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