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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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