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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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