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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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