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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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