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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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