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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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