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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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